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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.21, 499.91 and 237.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.21, 499.91 and 237.87 is: 328.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.21 : 499.91 = 237.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.21/499.91 = 237.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.21x = 499.91 × 237.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.21x = 118,912.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,912.40/362.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.30

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